OCEAN CITY – The Marine Corps has awarded one of only six coveted AV-8B Harrier demonstrations in 2014 to the OC Air Show.

The Harrier is one of the most sought-after military aircraft for shows because of its unique ability to hover, and perform a vertical takeoff and landing. It's known to create a dramatic spray from its jet engines when it descends vertically to hover just a few hundred feet above the surface of the ocean.

No other mid-Atlantic air show will have the Harrier, according to OC Air Show organizers.

The Marine Corps is the third branch of the military to announce support for the OC Air Show. The Army's Silver Wings Parachute Team will also perform, and the Air Force Thunderbirds jet demonstration team will headline the air show, now in its seventh year.

"We're honored the U.S. Marine Corps has selected the OC Air Show to demonstrate the Harrier" said Bryan Lilley, president of the OC Air Show. "We are fortunate to have such great support from multiple branches of the military in such challenging times. The OC Air Show keeps getting bigger and better thanks to the support of the town and the hundreds of thousands of spectators who come out to make it a success."